This Healthier Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon is made completely without refined sugar, but still retains that essential ‘teriyaki’ flavor! This super easy sheet pan super is naturally gluten free, dairy free, and paleo. I’ve been on a bit of a kick trying to make ‘healthier’ versions of my favorite recipes. Teriyaki sauce has always been a go-to in our house, but I’ve moved away from it over the years because it has so much sugar in it....
I’m not sure why I’ve never made lotion bars before, but I’m making up for lost time now! They’re even easier to make than homemade lotion because there’s no need to be emulsifying liquid together with oil. Lotion bars are solid, with no liquid ingredients at all, which also makes them incredibly shelf stable. As we’re finally nearing the end of the longest winter I can remember, (blizzarding right into April) my hands could use some TLC....
This ultimate Homemade Whipped Cream recipe is perfect for all your favorite desserts. Whipped cream is simple to make at home in under 5 minutes. It’s the perfect dessert topping for everything from chocolate cake to cream pies , and weekend waffles. Try it over your morning coffee, hot chocolate , or pumpkin chai latte . Whichever way you choose to serve this homemade whipped cream, it will add so much to any sweet treat....
These Lemon Meringue Pie Energy Bars have been a long time favorite in our family that never gets old! I’ve never been a big fan of packaged energy bars. I see them in a utilitarian kind of way, useful and convenient when there is absolutely nothing else to eat. I always pack them when I’m hiking, but I do my very best to avoid eating them. For example, there is a Cliff Bar in my pack right now that is at least 2 years old, I’m guessing it’s a bit past the expiration date!...
This Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole is made just like the classic version but without refined sugar. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and way tastier than the original. It’s topped with a caramelized pecan topping, lightly scented with cinnamon and the creamy mashed potato layer that will keep you coming back for more. Did you grow up eating sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving Day? Tyler and I were talking about it the other day, and we both realized neither one of us ever had sweet potato casserole on the table growing up....
The easiest steak I’ve ever cooked, this Air Fryer Ribeye is juicy and tender with the perfect amount of caramelized browned edges in just 10 minutes. We love steak cooked any way from the stovetop to the grill, but the Air Fryer truly excels in both an easy and tasty steak. Simply add your seasoned steak to the air fryer, flip halfway through the cooking time, and enjoy at the doneness level you like....
Did you know you can make hummus out of zucchini instead of beans? I know I would’ve never thought of this awesome idea in a million years, but open any raw foods cookbook, and you will find all sorts of good ideas like this. Usually raw foods also tend to be very low in fat, so you’ll find my recipe is a bit different. This hummus is made ultra creamy with 2 healthy fats which help you absorb nutrients better: 1) a whole ripe avocado and 2) a touch of olive oil for authentic flavor....
Bacon wrapped… those are some tasty sounding words! Lately I’ve been wrapping just about anything with bacon and grilling it, but this recipe is my favorite so far. Bacon and barbecue sauce is a great combination. The smokiness of the bacon brings out the best in barbecue sauce and it’s all amped up with the searing heat of the grill. Bacon does double duty in this recipe because it keeps the chicken extra moist and we all know that barbecue sauce and chicken is a classic....
I just got done rinsing this mask off in the shower, and I love how smooth my skin feels right now. I’ve been putting collagen into my green smoothies for the last few months. But it was just recently I thought of putting it into a facial mask as well. Collagen is reported to be incredible for your skin, hair, and nails. And while I can’t vouch for the part about your nails since I already have fairly strong nails....
This Ethiopian Inspired Berbere Chicken Curry was my first experience with berbere spice. I was instantly hooked on the incredible flavors! Ethiopian Berbere is an incredibly flavorful spice mix that makes a wonder tomato coconut curry packed with chicken and veggies. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and a wonderful to mix things up in the kitchen. I’ve been way outside my comfort zone lately. First with these Samosa Style Twice Baked Potatoes , and now this Ethiopian-inspired dish!...
Preparing food ahead of time goes against my grain, I just can’t seem to commit to 4 days in a row of the same salad – or whatever it might be! I love winging it day by day, and just going with whatever I’m craving – sounds good right? Well… in theory anyways – what actually happens is more like this: coffee and water until 7:00 pm at night when I eat a huge dinner (and I mean huge)....
Johns Lake Loop in Glacier National Park is a great year round hike, it’s only 1.8 miles so it’s also a good hike for small children. This hike is wonderful late spring to early summer because the waterfalls are absolutely thundering with all the spring runoff, but it’s also really pretty in the fall when the leaves are changing color. You can hike this in the wintertime, (it makes for a great snowshoe if the snow’s good) but you have to hike an extra mile or so from Lake McDonald Lodge where they close the Going to the Sun Road in the winter....
Full of flavor and super easy to make, this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus is made on a sheet pan for a simple dinner option. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo as well as family-friendly. It’s packed with veggies and very flavorful thanks to the Herbs de Provence along with the zesty lemon. It’s all rounded out with a touch of maple syrup which makes this dinner a surefire crowd pleaser....
This Easy Paleo Pumpkin Bread is naturally gluten-free and grain-free as well because it’s made with almond flour. It’s easy to make and tastes like the holidays. It’s perfectly spiced and fills your house with the best aromas as it bakes. It has a moist but fluffy texture that’s perfect on its own, or with a bit of butter and honey. This healthy pumpkin bread recipe is my go-to for cozy baking and it makes a wonderful homemade gift....
I love it when I get a recipe request from a reader because it always challenges me to come up with something I might not have thought of on my own! This ice cream started with a request for a dairy free pumpkin ice cream which at first I thought would be simple enough. But as I would soon find out, I was in for some serious failures in the ice cream department....
Meal prepping is pretty revolutionary, and so are sheet pan dinners , so why not combine the 2!?! We’ve been meal prepping for a few years now, but only taking it seriously for the past year or so. I’ve written several posts about how we prep from week to week with recipe suggestions, and I’ll be sure to include them all below. But I figured it was time to get more serious about writing down and sharing our favorite meal prepping recipes....
The Watchman Trail takes off near the main campgrounds in Zion National Park, so it makes for a great short hike to do as an ‘extra’. It wouldn’t make my top couple of hikes in Zion because it has to compete with Angels Landing and The Narrows , as well as so many others . But it does bear mentioning because the scenery really is great, and you almost always have a partial day to fill when you’re traveling....
Whenever I’ve ended up getting a bit too much sun, aloe vera is always my go-to. It’s so refreshing and hydrating, not to mention it has wonderful properties to help restore your skin. A few years ago, I discovered the soothing nature of witch hazel on sunburns as well, and I knew I had to put these 2 together. The witch hazel thins out the aloe vera gel so it goes on easily....
The perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes with so many dinners. You can serve these straight out of the oven with butter, sea salt, and pepper. Or use them as a base for all sorts of yummy toppings. No matter how you serve these, they’re a kitchen basic that we come back to over and over again. As a bonus, sweet potatoes are healthy, full of fiber and Vitamin A as well....
The word Florentine pretty much just means some kind of dish with lots of creamy spinach in it. Everybody has a different way of making the classics, but for me it all started with an Eggs Florentine dish that I’ve made so often I can make it in my sleep. First there’s a bed of spinach with a creamy bechamel, (otherwise known as white sauce where I live) which is topped with perfectly poached eggs....
